Eman Allam

Dr. Eman Allam is an Associate Professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, holding joint appointments in the Section of Public and Population Health and the Section of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Orofacial Pain. She joined the faculty in 2025 and brings a wealth of international academic and research experience from institutions such as MBRU, European University College (Dubai), Indiana University School of Dentistry, and Cairo University.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Cairo University, 1997
• Master of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Cairo University, 2004
• PhD in Oral Pathology, Cairo University, 2008
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), 2014

Research Interests:

Dr. Allam’s research bridges basic, clinical, and public health domains. Her work focuses on:

• Social and environmental determinants of oral health
• Biologic effects of natural compounds on oral tissues
• Public health systems and services
• Research ethics and methodology
• Impact of tobacco and electronic cigarettes on periodontal health
• AI applications in dental diagnostics
• Cleft lip and palate outcomes

Publication Trends:

Dr. Allam has published extensively across a wide range of journals. Her recent work (2022–2025) demonstrates a strong focus on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical studies. Topics include the impact of electronic cigarettes on periodontal health, anticariogenic efficacy of herbal mouthwashes, AI-based dental diagnostics, and metformin’s effects on gingival fibroblasts. Her earlier work delved into orthodontic considerations, bisphosphonate effects, and bone regeneration in cleft patients.

Professional Memberships and Service:

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
• American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH)

Advising and Grants:

While specific grant details and student names are not provided in the text, Dr. Allam’s extensive publication record and cross-institutional collaborations suggest active involvement in mentoring and research supervision across epidemiology, oral pathology, and public health dentistry.